The case involving two local men, killed and stuffed in a car, is gaining public outcry.nbsp; Hundreds attended to two separate prayer vigils today to remember the slain cousins.BRBRThey went missing Monday night, and their bodies were found in their car on Thursday.nbsp; Now days later still no suspects in custody.BRBRFriends and family of 23 year-old DeAndre Goodson and 19 year-old Joey Bivins say goodbye to the cousins at the very spot in southeast Houston where their bodies were found.BRBR“My son did not deserve that, neither did Joey,” said Larry Wiley, DeAndre’s father. nbsp;BRBRThe unsolved case has gotten the attention of several community leaders and activists. nbsp;BRBR“If you know something, turn these men over,” said Quanell X.nbsp; “They’re stone cold killers and they’re going to look for someone else if they think the community is not looking for them.BRBRThe people who are responsible for this… I’m praying for ya’ll too,” said Kory Goodson, DeAndre’s brother.nbsp; “Because y’all got to live with this for the rest of your life.BRBRNow, the tragedy has led to a massive public outcry… Earlier this afternoon across town hundreds gathered at the Community of Faith Church in northwest Houston to show support for the victim’s family and to rally against violence.BRBR“It’s time our community rise up to say enough is enough,” said Bishop James Dixon.nbsp; “We can not be our brothers killers, we must become our brothers keepers. BRBRThere is currently a $1500 reward for information leading to a suspect’s arrest.BRBR
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